Public Health: WHO confirmed the closure of poliovirus type 2 outbreaks in Burundi, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Republic of Congo, and Uganda after assessments found transmission interrupted, with targeted vaccination, investigations, and expanded environmental surveillance. Ebola Response: The International Coordinating Group approved releasing 70,000 doses of the Ervebo Ebola vaccine to the DRC for the Bundibugyo outbreak—50,000 for frontline health workers and 20,000 for a Phase 3 trial to test effectiveness in humans. Energy & Data for Exploration: Senegal’s Petrosen signed a multi-client deal with Viridien to improve offshore subsurface data across the MSGBC basin, aiming to boost exploration investment. Regional Security Diplomacy: Russia and Ghana agreed measures to normalize relations between ECOWAS and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), focusing on security and counterterrorism in the Sahel. Tech & Funding (Global): Ukraine’s United24 says it has raised nearly $4B from donors in 145 countries since 2022. Environment & Fisheries (West Africa): Reporting highlights alleged illegal fishmeal operations and pollution linked to a Chinese marine biotech firm tied to a ship connected to Guinea-Bissau.